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Summer Guelph Victors Runner's BootcampGuelph, Ontario |
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Event Details
If you are a runner in Guelph, chances are you've heard about The Victors Runner's Boot Camp. In the past year, over 100 runners have improved their fitness, strength and knowledge for running better.

Summer Session 2009
Choose from 2 Classes:
Monday 7:30pm-8:15pm (June 22,29,July 6,13,20,27,Aug 10,17)
Thursday 7:30pm-8:45pm (June 18,28,July 2,9,23,30,Aug 6,13)
Scroll to the bottom to see who has registered and on which night.
It is our priority to ensure that every participant be able to experience every weekly workout. So, if you are registered for one night but can only attend on the other night, then you may request to switch occasionally.

*July 16th will be the mid-season break with no bootcamp. Instead, you may join in on a Bus trip to the Burlington Downtown Dash 5K and 10K
* The Bootcamp Alumni Backyard BBQ will take place on August 20th at the Brooks residence at 60 Downey Road in Guelph.
Benefits
better running mechanics and form
greater speed
enhanced strength
injury resistance
improve your recent PB: mile to marathon
learn the principles of endurance training
learn how to build a periodized training program
BOOTCAMP FAQ
What is the format of the workouts?During each workout you will perform drills and exercises that will make you a better runner as well as teach you something.
How much running will there be?
There will be no continuous running. A few drills involve running but no more than a hundred meters.
Should I come early to warm-up?
You should arrive a few minutes early so that you are ready for the structured warm-up that we will perform as a group. Each session includes a warm-up and cool-down that is an integral part of the entire workout.
You must arrive early before the first session to allow time for registration and greeting.
Is the Runner’s Boot Camp for elite runners or recreational runners?
These drills and exercises are performed by the best runners in the world as well as beginning high school runners. They are fundamental and important to all runners. Everyone can benefit from the drills and exercises practiced during these workouts.
Relatively inexperienced runners stand to gain by developing core strength and learning correct form. Working these will get you on the 'right track' to becoming a better runner.
Experienced runners stand to gain much because after years of running, muscles become specialized to the movements needed for running. This comes at the cost of overall flexibility and ironically can lead to reduced peak running performance. The most current training methods have gotten away from 6-7 days of running, with alternating easy days and hard days. All the top coaches advocate only 3 hard runs per week supplemented with cross-training and drills. If almost any activity other than running makes you feel like you are going to pull a muscle you should join the Bootcamp.
Since we are not going to be doing pure running, all participants will be exercising as a group side by side with athletes of all abilities. In fact, some slower runners may be better at some drills than faster runners.
Are all the workouts the same?
Definitely not. Each workout builds on the previous workouts so that you can learn and continue to improve. Each week we will repeat certain drills and add others.
Do I need to attend all the workouts?
Since we are all very busy, it may not be possible to attend all workouts. However, I recommend that you attend at least 7 workouts to ensure that you are able to learn are the necessary drills.
If you must miss a workout, I will email you the workout, what was learned and what you should do on your own.
Will the workout be cancelled in the event of rain? (outdoor summer workouts only)
No. Only if there is lightning or an extreme downpour.
Why is there a registration fee for these workouts when the regular Victors workouts have no fee?
The regular Victors track workouts are drop-in workouts. The Boot Camp workouts require your commitment to attend. Setting a minimal fee is one way to assure commitment. The Guelph Victors club will use some of the registration fee to offset its club costs. In addition, in the fall, winter and spring, the Boot Camp will be held in a gym that charges quite a high hourly rate plus insurance costs.
Who should I make the cheque payable to?
The Guelph Victors. You can bring your payment of cash or cheque when you attend the first workout.
David Brooks

Where
Near Arboretum West Entrance (location of summer bootcamp, see map below)
University of Guelph
Guelph,
Ontario
Canada
Hosted By
David Brooks and Max Paquette
David Brooks M.Sc., B.Sc.
Founder of RoadRaceResults
- Certified Fitness Instructor
- Y Staff Member (2005-2009)
- Experience leading over 400 Group Cycling classes, Brick Workouts, Powerzone classes
- Founder and Instructor of The Guelph Victors Runner's Boot Camp
- Group Treadmill Workouts
- Provincially Ranked Masters runner in 5K through Marathon Road Race Distances
Testimonials
Company and Personal Profile
Max Paquette B.Sc.
M.Sc. biomechanics candidate
University of Guelph